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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,758.32, 17,637.19 and 2,993.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,758.32, 17,637.19 and 2,993.24 is: 4,489.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,758.32 : 17,637.19 = 2,993.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,758.32/17,637.19 = 2,993.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,758.32x = 17,637.19 × 2,993.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,758.32x = 52,792,379.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,792,379.21/11,758.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,489.79

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